Orange-Tomato Couscous with Chicken

EatingWell


Serving size 6
Prep Time
Total Time

Ingredients

6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pound), trimmed
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1 ¼ tsp ground cumin, divided
1 ¼ tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 can 14-ounce diced tomatoes, with juice
1 can 15-ounce chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 orange, scrubbed, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup whole-wheat couscous

Directions

1. Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon cumin.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and their juice, chickpeas, broth, 2 tablespoons cilantro and orange slices; bring to a simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Return the chicken and any collected juice to the pan; cover and cook over medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.

4. Bring the cooking liquid back to a boil; stir in couscous and place the chicken thighs on top of the mixture. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Provided by: EatingWell

Per Single Serving / Serves 6 Total

  • Calories 417
  • Calories from fat 126
  • Total Fat 14gm 22%
  • Sodium 458mg 19%
  • Total Carbohydrates 44gm 15%
  • Fiber 8gm 32%
  • Protein 29gm
  • Cholesterol 74mg 25%
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Tags: Main Dish, Dinner, Diabetic, Healthy, High Fiber, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Chicken, Vegetable, Fruit, Tomato, Bean & Legume, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Easy, Entertaining

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